Residents urge focus on sports facilities, transparency and repairs ahead of Stafford MSD bond election

Multiple residents used the public-comment period at the Feb. 11 Stafford Municipal School District joint workshop to urge the board to prioritize facility needs and to increase transparency ahead of a bond election.

Denisha Ukpe asked about planned improvements to sports facilities and received a response from Mr. Grom, who addressed her questions. Ray Thomas praised the trustees and "suggested the City Council work with the school district on better agreements," saying he wanted more council presence at district meetings. Letty Almendarez spoke about state funding for schools and the upcoming election, while Joe Longoria linked the need to renovate district facilities to broader debates about the school voucher system. Mary Kendrick asked the district to share attendance and graduation statistics with voters so the public can better evaluate the bond request.

Those comments collectively emphasized facility condition, funding context and the need for clear information for voters as the district moves toward an election; the transcript does not record detailed staff responses beyond Mr. Grom's reply to Ukpe.